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Brandon Marshall predicts his best season yet

While continuing to rehabilitate his problematic image, wide receiver Brandon Marshall predicted Saturday this will be the best season of his NFL career.

“I’m not making a prediction,” Marshall said, which of course meant he was about to make one. “But this is going to be a great year for us, and for me probably the best year I’ve had.”

That would be saying something, since the fifth-year wideout is coming off three straight 100-catch seasons, making him only the fifth player in NFL history to accomplish that feat.

Marshall, 26, spoke moments before hosting a free youth football camp for chidren ages 6-14 at the Dolphins’ indoor practice facility in Davie. He plans two more, next Friday in his hometown of Winter Park and Friday, July 9 in Pittsburgh.

Marshall, who missed all the offseason workouts after undergoing hip surgery, said he’s “feeling great” and expects to be at full speed when training camp begins July 31.

Asked what has impressed him about the Dolphin team he joined after being acquired in an April 14 trade with Denver, Marshall replied, “The word that comes to mind is passion. You take on the character of your leader. Coach (Tony) Sparano being our leader, he’s really passionate and emotional about football, and that trickles down to our locker room.”

He said quarterback Chad Henne possesses “one of the best arms I’ve been around,” adding, “I’ve worked out with a lot of guys, and I’m sure his arm is up there with the best.”

He said the quality of the Miami receiving corps that has impressed him most is its intelligence.

“That alone helps me, because a lot of times I go off my ability, but being around a group of guys that are so smart just helps me on the football field. The more I know the better I’ll be out there. We put a lot of pressure on each other to be accountable, make plays and be where we are supposed to be.”

While going against Jets All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis figures to pose a significant challenge for him, Marshall said he’s prepared for it after battling Champ Bailey in practice the past four years.

“I still think he’s the best corner in the league. I’ve gotten a lot of work with the best. He’s just turned 32, but he still moves. But I’ll be OK anywhere I go on Sundays.”

While the Jets and Patriots are likely to be picked ahead of Miami in the AFC East preseason predictions, Marshall said he’ll look past the hype and see what happens on the field.

“This is a football team,” he said. “At the end of the day the lights and the glamour are cool, but once those pads go on Sunday it’s all about football. What we have here is a football team that is tough and is passionate.”